Has Weston-super-Mare got a pier?

Visit Weston-super-Mare’s World Famous Grand Pier | The Grand Pier. Get your ride wristbands! The Grand Pier opens at 10am every day.

What happened to the pier at Weston-super-Mare?

Ten years ago the Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare was destroyed in a massive fireball. Following a two-year transformation and £52m of investment, the Edwardian structure is firmly back at the heart of the seaside town. Here residents and visitors recall the day the iconic pier went up in flames.

How much does it cost to go on Weston pier?

Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier is to start charging for admission. The company said it would impose an entrance fee of £1 per person from 4 April, although there will be no charge for children in pushchairs.

Is Weston pier Open 2021?

The Grand Pier is open 364 days a year – we only close Christmas day! Official closing times vary throughout the year depending on daylight hours, how busy the pier is and planned events. Final admission is 15 minutes before the Pier closes.

Is Weston-super-Mare worth visiting?

Nestled on the coastline of Somerset, Weston-Super-Mare is one of England’s classic seaside spots that’s been a favourite since Victorian times. The seaside town has a charm of its own and well worth a day trip or a classic seaside break whilst in Somerset.

Is Weston-super-Mare a nice place to live?

Weston-super-Mare is a major town within Somerset which is facing serious challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the pandemic hitting the town hard with shops shutting, business affected, and industries adapting to a new way of life, it is still a great place to live.

Where is the longest pier in the UK?

Southend Pier
1. Southend Pier, Southend-on-Sea 2,158 m (7,080 ft) The Grade II-listed pier extends a lengthy 2.16 km into the Thames Estuary and is the longest pleasure pier in the world.

Who owns Weston Super Mare?

Archant
It is now owned by publishing company Archant. There are also two online publications The Weston Echo, and Weston super Mare People. Weston Super Television was an on-line community television channel set up in 2011.

Do you have to pay to get on Weston-super-Mare Pier?

The Grand Pier will release its My Grand Pier card giving residents free access to the Weston attraction in celebration of 10 years since its reopening. Owners Kerry and Michelle Michael introduced the £1 entrance free for adults and children in 2014 to pay towards the pier’s maintenance costs.

How bad is Weston-super-Mare?

Weston-Super-Mare is the second most dangerous major town in Somerset, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Somerset’s 422 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Weston-Super-Mare in 2020 was 88 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is it safe to swim at Weston-super-Mare?

Currently the water quality at Weston main beach and Sand Bay is classified as ‘satisfactory’ while the water at Uphill Slipway is designated as ‘poor’ and bathing is not advised.

Is Weston-super-Mare poor?

The Weston-super-Mare South ward has a history of poverty and low employment which in turn has an impact on the way people live and their lifestyles.. But your lifestyle might mean that it’s not easy to manage a healthy lifestyle so we try and support people to do that.

What to do at the Grand Pier in Weston super Mare?

A trip to the Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare promises bucket-loads of good old fashioned family fun; think fresh sea air, fish and chips, thrilling rides, retro (and new) arcade machines, soft play and more! Unlimited Ride Wristbands! It’s the perfect weather for a stroll along our boardwalk.

When does Adventure Cove open at Weston super Mare?

Rides open at 10am on weekends and during North Somerset School Holidays. Rides open at 11am on weekdays. Adventure cove opens at 10.30 daily. Please note closing times vary throughout the year depending on daylight hours, how busy the pier is and planned events. Final admission is 15 minutes before the Pier closes.

When is the Grand Pier open in Somerset?

The Grand Pier is open 7 days a week from 10am, 364 days a year – we only close Christmas day! Rides open at 10am on weekends and during North Somerset School Holidays. Rides open at 11am on weekdays. Adventure cove opens at 10.30 daily.

How old do you have to be to go to Weston super Mare?

An Essential Companion must be over 14 years of age and capable of assisting the guest with the disability. The Essential Companion would be expected to understand the person’s condition and assist them in managing it for the duration of the visit.